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Ex-Eagles OT Tra Thomas has been hired by the team as an assistant offensive coach.

Thomas accepted a coaching internship with the Eagles in the offseason, and it turned into a job Wednesday. "12 years of wins and losses, I have lessons to impart," he said. Thomas will likely work with the offensive line. Wed, Aug 21, 2013 10:09:00 PM

Retired OT Tra Thomas has accepted a coaching internship with the Eagles.

The three-time Pro Bowler played his final game in 2009, but didn't officially retire until the following August. Thomas' internship could eventually turn into a position-coach job. That's the route current Eagles RBs coach Duce Staley followed. Wed, Apr 17, 2013 02:41:00 PM

Chargers OT William "Tra" Thomas has decided to retire rather than play out the 2010 season.

The 12-year veteran entered camp as the favorite to fill in for Marcus McNeill at left tackle, but he quickly fell behind Brandyn Dombrowksi and Tyronne Green after developing knee problems. It was questionable whether he would even make the final roster. The three-time Pro Bowler quickly declined once the Eagles cut the cord after the 2008 season. Sat, Aug 21, 2010 02:33:00 PM

Chargers OT Tra Thomas returned to practice Monday after missing two weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery.

He was not able to participate in team drills. Thomas has fallen behind Brandyn Dombrowski in a bid to start at left tackle with Marcus McNeill out, and it's possible he might not make the team. Tue, Aug 17, 2010 11:44:00 AM

Depth Charts

Ryan Mathews (knee) was listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Redskins.

Coach Doug Pederson labeled Mathews "ready to go" on Thursday. Mathews should return to his lead role, but the Eagles have been unable to establish a running game while being blown out the last two weeks. Mathews will be a risky FLEX play in his return.

Darren Sproles rushed seven times for 14 yards and one touchdown and caught 6-of-6 targets for 35 yards in the Eagles' Week 13 loss to the Bengals.

His six catches tied for the second-most on the team on a day Carson Wentz threw the ball a season-high 60 times. Like last week, the Eagles fell behind early and were trailing by multiple scores much of the day, leading to Sproles dominating backfield snaps over Wendell Smallwood. Sproles was able to punch in a one-yard touchdown run late in the second half. Sproles should see a similar workload next week against the Redskins.

Jordan Matthews (ankle, questionable) said he will "definitely" play in Week 14 against the Redskins.

Matthews has practiced fully the last two days and should be all set to resume his role as the Eagles' primary slot receiver. Last week marked the first absence of J-Matt's three-year career. Fantasy owners should view him as a WR3 this week.

Eagles RG Brandon Brooks (illness) has been released from the hospital.

Brooks was hospitalized with an unknown illness which forced him to sit out Monday night's game against the Packers. It is encouraging he was released this early in the week, but his status for Week 13 is completely up in the air.

Eagles RT Lane Johnson has been suspended 10 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Johnson's appeal was denied by an arbitrator, but that might not be the end of the story. Johnson's counsel said they will "consider all available legal options." It is possible the tackle will sue to put off the suspension even longer, but for now he is expected to start serving his ban immediately. Johnson is eligible to return Week 16. LG Allen Barbre was expected to make the switch to right tackle with Johnson out, but Philadelphia could turn to fifth-round rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai instead.